The Matrix System of the Sense Machine

The matrices of the Sense Machine form a system of
grids with constantly repeating elements that cover all of the
activities and objects of importance to humans.

There are
numerous different combinations and levels, which can contain a total
of more than 10,000 units (without synonyms). One element
of a Sense Machine matrix contains a word or a short description of an
object, a situation, a process, an activity or a property that
has some significance for humans.

As a basis
for further discussion, we will use the following basic activities
matrix. (For an explanation, "Dimensioning Psychology 
The Psychological Basis of the Sense Machine")

The basic
behaviours listed in the matrix are linked with key
material aspects of life that initially allow for human survival:

In the left-hand column are the row labels for basic instinctual goals nos. 1-5. The top row serves as a column heading for the categories of options for realization (ways of realising those goals), such as heteronomous/concentric, etc..

An instinctual goal is to be
understood in the most general sense as the satisfaction, realisation,
attainment, achievement, happy result of a process that serves the
goal.

These processes (again in the most general sense) are called here options for realization, material ways that a skill or certain means can be used to realise the instinctual goal.

The matrix shown above: Activity Basic Matrix for All Five Areas is a basic matrix (one of the basic matrices) at the top level.

The matrices are structured hierarchically.

The
five basic instinctual goals as shown in the left-most column at the
top level are each the overriding motive for each underlying basic
matrix level.

The matrices at the level below the top level are
called combination basic matrices and they are called the first levels
(the first below the top level, which has a distinct, special role).

Each combination basic matrix (and all subordinate basic matrices and
sub-matrices) replicate the scheme of the top-level matrix. This means
that they have the same dimensioning, with instinctual goals for the
rows and options for realization for the columns.

When we
step one level down, the matrices multiply quasi with
themselves, exponentially increasing the number of elements with each
progressive level.

Each basic instinctual goal (superordinate) is combined with every subordinate basic instinctual goal.

The principle is that one element of a matrix at a higher level forms the context for the subsequent matrix level.

This context in turn modifies the content of the subordinate level in
such a way that the content, otherwise determined by the same
dimensioning of all the matrices, is represented from a different
perspective (context).

This replicates the way human thought
starts with general things and then differentiates experience, objects,
etc. by ever more complex distinctions.

The Mathematics of the Combination Basic Matrix

In a combination basic matrix, a
superordinate motive is combined with other motives that should be
satisfied concomitantly. (Instinctual goal and motive are used
synonymously here. Instinctual goals are the archaic background of
motives.)

options for
realization

Basic Instinctual Goal 1:

Basic Instinctual Goal 2

Basic Instinctual Goal 3

Basic Instinctual Goal 4

Basic Instinctual Goal 5

Super- )

ordinate Motive )

for all ) in combination with

elements )

of the matrix )

The
basic instinctual goals and options for realization form the basic
arithmetic relationship. Adding the superordinate motive creates a
differentiated product for all of the elements of a matrix.

The
superordinate motive (context), being derived from the next higher
level, becomes the superscript for the matrix and is represented by the
matrix number.

In the case shown above, only the numbers 1-5 for
the instinctual goals play a role. Since, however, there are
more first-level matrices than we have shown thus far, the matrix
number is actually 3 digits.

With
a combination basic matrix, the first digit always designates the basic
instinctual goal which is the source of the still debated instinctual
drive/motivation (1 = oral, 2 = anal, 3 = genital, 4 = urethral, 5 =
intentional). The second and third digits serve to distinguish among
the instinctual drives (motivations) within the basic goal.

The superordinate motive (represented by the matrix number and
transferred from the higher level) is multiplied by the instinctual
goal and then by the options for realization. The product is a
combination of the instinctual goals with the superordinate motive.
From a single drive direction being followed, there are two in
combination which are strived after.

The normal case is not to strive for a single instinctual goal, but two in combination.

(see examples with basic material objects organised by matrices)

Organization of the Matrices

One
level down, there are sub-matrices, where the context (subordinate
instinctual goal or motive) is set by the element in the higher-level
matrix

In
each lower hierarchical level, an element is specified in a way similar
to how numbers are represented in mathematics, where multiplication may
indeed result in the same digits in the result, but the value changes with each higher decimal place.

As
we move down each level, the matrix takes its context from the previous
level and further differentiates it. This differentiation, however,
does not result in any new dimensions, but instead uses the existing
dimensions, only in ever changing new combinations. Just as the genome
gets along with only 4 letters, the Sense Machine in principle works
with just 5 or 5 x 4 letters.

For
the organisational division of the various matrices, each is assigned a
three-digit number, preceded by a special character to define the
conceptual category, as well as a two-digit prefix to indicate the
matrix type. (There are 11 types of matrices besides basic matrix).
For the Object Basic Matrix, the prefix is 00 and can be omitted
in object matrices. (The prefix is marked as 00 below.)

General convention for matrix numbers: S00-###-

Convention for composite matrix numbers: S00-###-###-

and
for
submatrices:
S00-###-###-##-(##-...)

or S00-###-##-(##-...)

the special character (S) for the

activity
matrices
is
&,

for
object matrices
§,

people
matrices
$,

adjective, adverb, participle matrices %.

separator between groups of digits: -

Three-digit
matrix number
###

With a combination basic matrix, the five areas of basic instinctual goals are called classes, i.e., the oral instinctual goals are in class 1, the anal instinctual goals in class 2, and so forth.

The first digit of a composite matrix number indicates the class.

For example, matrix number §133 indicates a combination matrix in class 1.

Example:§133-

x

Example of the definition of an element

in this matrix: §133-23.

In line 2, column 3 = 23, there is an

element of matrix §133

A sub-matrix for element 23

would then labelled:§133-23-

Again, there are several elements

which can again result in additional sub-matrices.

The
combination matrices with nos. 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 have a
special role. They contain the basic material objects of our present
modern technological world to the extent that they are a part of the
everyday life of humans.

By convention, they are marked with another 0 after the separator.

Example §100-0

x

Example of the definition of an element

in this matrix: §100-052.

In line 5, column 2 = 52, there is an

element of matrix §100-0

A sub-matrix for element 52

would then labelled:§100-052-

Again, there are several elements

which can again result in additional sub-matrices.

For example, §100-052-12- sub-matrix below the one above.

The first sub-matrix level below the matrices with
the round hundreds is given an a leading 0 to make it easier to
identify.

For a composite combination matrix, the second
group of numbers three digits without a 0, for example, §200-313-,
which are owned objects (§200) from an aspect specified by the second
number (313).

Object Matrix §100-

For the object matrix §100, the basic oral instinctual goal of getting (cf. Activity Basic Matrix ) of the superordinate motive or context).

This is a basic combination matrix that in combination creates a second motive (a different one for each element).

Retail shops serve this purpose in our modern world: one gets one wants in exchange for cash.

To classify the different kinds of retail transactions, the following Objekt Basic Matrix is used.

The combination of the different drives can be seen here. Getting
(class 1) is combined with the question of what has been purchased; it
serves a purpose which becomes clear if one uses what one has
purchased.

In short, the fulfilment of an instinctual goals supplies a second instinctual goal or motivation.

Because a purchase can, in principle, serve all
material needs, the divergent content of the matrix is called a
range. All of the possible objects that can be achieved by realising
a basic instinct in combination is called the range of drives, the
range of motivations or range of objects.

In
object matrix §100, it is not the object, but the source that stands at
the fore, because in the original interpersonal meaning of the
instinct, the source (i.e. the mother) is the important reference
point. The crucial emotional relationship is formed with the mother and
only secondarily to the object being given or taken (assuming a
non-dysfunctional relationship between giver and receiver).

In
the material, modern world, this aspect has largely disappeared. The
giver is a retail shop, to which there is generally a less emotional
attachment; rather, the focus is on its ability to deliver. For this
reason, what the store sells is more important than the name of the
company or seller.

An advertisement
that manages to establish an emotional bond with a retail shop is, of
course, considered a great success. But this is just a sales gimmick.
In the material world, it is ultimately all about money.

In this matrix, getting in its original form,
where the child receives from the parents, is not included; as
explained, this matrix refers to the material perspective of the adult
world.

Object Matrix §200-

Objects of class 2 are characterized by the fact
that they (can) belong to someone. The most important aspect of the
anal instinct is having at one's disposal (ownership). "I
determine what happens to my things." is the superordinate motive
(context). What the object actually does is the secondary motive in the
combination.

The most important object of class 2 is one's own home, whether
that is a house, apartment, or a room in a one's parent's house It is
normal to store one's own items in one's home, where they are available
(accessible) and under one's control.

It becomes more difficult when several people
live in a home, but even married couples have their own spaces under
the control of only one partner.

Another aspect of the anal instinct is preserving,
keeping and protecting property. Objects are well protected from damage
or theft in one's own home. One's home corresponds approximately with
the home turf of an animal and is therefore usually the single most
important possession.

Corresponding
to waiting, I can expect something to happen in the way I wish (this
can only happen with people who are affected by my expectations, who
know my expectations and, under the circumstances, are willing to
comply with my expectations).

With control/possess, I can express what I want
(this is more likely if I want things that belong to me or are in my
possession).

Under design/contrive, I shape or modify things so
that they conform to my wishes (this works best on things that are
available for me to access).

With exchange, I am able to expand my power to
things that are actually outside of of my reach. I offer something and
in return I get what I want. (theft/robbery is another option, which
belongs to the previous section.)

The primary means of exchange today is money.
Goods and services are convertible into money at any time. For example,
I exchange my labour in exchange for a salary.

This is the reason why activity basic matrixfor exchange is at the same position as money is in the object matrix (cf. §200-0 Object Basic Matrix  Anal). All of the correlations between the elements of the basic activity matrix and the object matrices follow the same principle.

Object Matrix §300-

Every journey has a destination, a place (except when one is moving about for its own sake, such as jogging).

Assuming that a journey has a destination, this movement toward a goal falls in the genital superordinate motive (context).

This instinctual area is again combined with the
full range of motivations. One set of instincts again serves to deliver
another set. - Purposeful movement as such is combined with a goal, a
range of places one might want to go to.

Object Matrix §400-

In our modern technological society, learning and earning grades leads into recognition of qualification for a profession
(urethral area). The material recognition, the honorarium
- superordinate motive (context) is money, being paid for one's work.
As above, there is a full range of possibilities in combination.

A larger number of perspectives (contexts) are
needed to cover the wide range of professions that could derive from
the basic matrix (retail, service, wholesale, production of consumer
goods, production of capital goods, public supply, such as water,
electricity, road construction, urban planning, etc. .)

As with the other object matrices, there is both a
parallel arrangement of related matrices as well as a vertical
arrangement of sub-matrices.

In the basic matrix above, for example, in row 4 column 3 is the concept of "salesperson".

The context of "salesperson" can, in turn, become
the context of a sub-matrix containing the range of those kinds of
objects that can be sold.

Object Matrix §500-

The largest matrix of all is §500. Strictly
speaking, it includes all of the previously described ranges
simultaneously, because it expresses the intentional instinct with information as the overriding motive (context).

Everything that can arouse human curiosity is a
part of this matrix, including the actual moment when curiosity is
aroused. Curiosity combines here with the question of what attracted
the interest (several ranges).

(Of course, this does not mean that every person
is interested in everything. The arousal of curiosity and interest is
unique to each individual.

For example, a dry legal text would bore many
people, but if it relates to a legal dispute one is personally involved
in, the interest will rise sharply.)

Element 54 of the above matrix contains information about things that make one curious.

There is an entire industry devoted to stimulating
curiosity. While on the one hand, news and factual reports spread
objective news, there is a huge amount of fanciful, made-up information
out there, often not based on real events.

This includes the film industry. This fulfils an
instinctual need that is does not appear to be necessary for human
survival, but most people still anxiously await the ending of a film to
see how things turn out.

The more exciting (uncertain) the result of a
problematic series of actions, the more people wait for the final
outcome of the story.

The whole thing consists of two parts: arousing curiosity and
the delayed satisfaction of that curiosity.

Based on how much time and energy people put into
creating these fantasy worlds and how many people consume them, one can
conclude that it probably must be a basic instinct.

There are many other species that are curious
(caution of opponents). Curiosity was certainly a survival advantage
for early humans.

Added to this is the compassion, the empathy
people begin to feel for other people (in the film). By identifying
with a character in a film, a person can quasi experience the action
him- or herself and thus satisfy certain instinctual needs with
sympathy. Again, there is a full range of possibilities available.

Summary

Thus, for all (combination) basic matrices, the following applies:

S###- Basic Matrix.......Matrix no. and label give the superordinate motive for all elementsin this matrix (context)

Element 33 represents the autonomously controlled, ex-centrically directed (oriented to the outside world) activity (see activity basic matrix )
 under context no. §200-0: object used to move somewhere. Since it is
an object that allows this movement somewhere, a vehicle is the content
of the element.

Based on the same positioning in element 33 (but
under a different context §200-022), the Sense Machine recognises the
relationship, namely that it is a material possession used for movement
somewhere.

Legs, for example, are likewise element 33, but in the body parts/body organs context.

Sense Machine can make the same cross-references
or relationships among objects that a human can. In our example, I
drive around my neighbourhood in my car versus I walk around my
neighbourhood in my shoes.

As
in the matrix system for material objects (of which we have only shown
the most important part), there is also the huge matrix system for
interpersonal relationships.

Once
again, we have the many little details, but here of daily life in
community, such as asking someone something, giving someone something,
processing someone, helping someone, meeting up with someone. This
system also includes the realm of psychological disorders, such as the
passing on of neuroses from parent to child and extreme behaviours
labelled as sociopathic and criminal.

Matrices
exist or can be created to cover all of these behaviours and concepts
and human interaction can be classified into complementary* and
anti-complementary* matrices with persons classified as protagonists
and antagonists.

This system
currently only exists to describe facts, for example "XY is at the
centre of attention", "XY has the attention of all present" or "XY is
scamming his customer", etc. The ability to extract situations from
extended verbal speech has not yet been developed. However, it is
theoretically possible to expand the abilities of Sense Machine to
understand these situations or to extract concepts and sub-concepts
from texts with methods such as latent semantic analysis.

( *) Complementary behaviour: behaviour of others, the antagonists, that aligns with the behaviour of the main character, the protagonist. Anti-complementary behaviour: behaviour of antagonists, which stands against the behaviour of the protagonist defensively.)

Below is a sequence of actions from the material realm.

A Sample Sequence of Actions

For the following example, activity matrix &300 is required:

In this activity matrix, the superordinate motive (context) is reaching a destination.

Protagonist: It was an action film.(Classification in Object Matrix §551, Element 33*)

Now cross-reference questions are possible:

Sense Machine: What do you think of adult films? (cross-reference question)

or:

Sense Machine: Do you like sports? (cross-reference question from another area)

Sense Machine is able to detect the type of film
correlatively as real processes or sequences of events that are told as
narratives.

Correlative here means making correlations and
cross-correlations between different areas of life. The questions that
Sense Machine asks are not selected randomly; rather Sense Machine uses
associations and cross-associations.

These associations are different than human
associations. While humans associate what they hear to their own
experiences, Sense Machine's associations revolve only around the
actions of the protagonist. This means as a conversation partner, Sense
Machine will not do what many human interlocutors do by turning the
conversation to itself.

The whole can be perfected with chains of actions. Sense Machine can, for example,

be told the following chain from Class 1: buy shopping  cook  eat or

from Class 4,1,2: earn money  go shopping -
have control of purchased goods, where the type of control depends on
the type of object purchased (which Sense Machine recognises).

Current Status

For Sense Machine, theoretical basic matrices with
contexts in material areas have been worked out, such as shopping,
home, work, education, order and cleanliness, body and diseases,
government agencies, police, courts, treaties, war, as well as hobbies,
sports, games, social gatherings, holidays, film and sexuality.

For interpersonal areas such as social and
anti-social behaviour, there are basic matrices as well as
complementary and anti-complementary matrices.

We
are at last five years away from a running prototype. Thousands of
words must still be recorded and classified so that the system can
engage in colloquial conversation.

The next major issue to be tacked for the Sense
Machine project are non-basic matrices, in particular the
anti-complementary matrices. These address primarily the circumstances
and behaviour of other people (antagonists) associated with the goals
and desires of the protagonists.

Just such anti-complementary matters lead to
problems and are thus often the topic of discussion, both in material
and in interpersonal relationships.

Sense Machine should thus be able to understand
the problems of people. This will allow Sense Machine to delve deeper
into the content of human conversation by having access to different
options for realization (ways of realising one's instinctual goals) and
offer alternative solutions.